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Dr. Poornima Rao, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Poornima Rao, MD
4.2 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Poornima Rao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bend, OR.
Dr. Poornima Rao, MD
4.2 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Poornima Rao, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Bend, OR
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Poornima Rao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bend, OR.

About

Dr. Poornima Rao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bend, OR and has 24 years experience. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Charles Bend. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Pancreatic Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy
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Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    Pathway HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Premium
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • OR Healthnet PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Connexus PPO
  • Heritage and Heritage Plus 1 PPO
    Heritage Signature
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Bend Memorial Clinic Llp
    1501 NE Medical Center Dr, Bend, OR 97701
  2. 2 Quest Diagnostics - Bend Rrl
    2090 NE Wyatt Ct Ste 101, Bend, OR 97701
  3. 3 Citrus Valley Urologic Medical Group Inc.
    412 W Carroll Ave Ste 200, Glendora, CA 91741

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
4.2
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 19, 2020
Dr. Poornima Rao is an awesome doctor. She is very knowledgeable, caring and thorough. She explained every detail of my diagnosis to me and made me feel at ease. I felt comfortable asking her questions about my diagnosis. I love Dr. Poornima Rao! Her MA’s and staff are just as wonderful as she is.
— Nov 19, 2020
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    2000
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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Poornima Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Poornima Rao, MD is affiliated with St. Charles Bend.

Yes, Dr. Poornima Rao, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Charles Bend

    2500 NE Neff Rd, Bend, OR